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1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel
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ExpiredMileage
138,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel?
Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 3,060 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G497 HCC is a 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 87,487 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G497 HCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G497 HCC registered?
G497 HCC is a 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel, first registered on 13 March 1990.
Is G497 HCC safe to buy?
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